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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Synyx Dall (ranked 1200 p4p, 160 weight class) and Starling Silva (ranked 1181 p4p, 159 weight class). Dall comes into the arena with In Scarlet Storm blaring out of the sound system. Starling Silva will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Synyx Dall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Starling Silva!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Matti Vanhoillinen and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva works the jab nicely.
It looks like Synyx Dall has been cut.
Dall scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Silva uses good head movement to avoid it.
Starling Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dall's head backwards.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dall is defended easily by Silva.
Dall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dall misses with an uppercut.
Dall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Silva.
As Silva looks to move away, Dall throws a big counter combo but Silva just gets out of the way.
Dall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dall counters with a shoot takedown. Silva fights it but they end up in guard.
Dall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Silva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Silva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Silva!
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Silva slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Dall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Silva tries to move to mount but Dall blocks the move with his legs.
Dall is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Dall tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Starling Silva will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Silva lands a nice shot to the body.
Silva avoids a kick to the body.
Silva connects with the punch.
Dall scoring well with a low kick there.
Silva tries to clinch
and Dall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dall.
Silva is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dall looking to sit in guard and control but Silva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Silva looking to sit in guard and control but Dall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall preventing the sweep.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dall is pushing down on Silva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Silva is fighting to maintain full guard but Dall has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Dall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Silva is not content to let Dall control the position.
Dall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Silva is just riding it out for now. Dall eventually gives up the hold.
Dall trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Synyx Dall dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Synyx Dall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Dall misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall needs to keep his hands up - Silva had a free shot at his head there.
Starling Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall is trying hard to land a takedown here. Silva sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dall lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva lands a big head kick that sends Dall tumbling to the mat! Silva takes a step backwards and waves Dall back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Synyx Dall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dall is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Silva swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Starling Silva!
Synyx Dall spoke after the fight, saying 'You're never too old to lose!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Arnar Agnarsson (ranked 1070 p4p, 131 weight class) and Proper Communist (ranked 848 p4p, 105 weight class). Agnarsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Drop death - Scream. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arnar Agnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Proper Communist!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Communist looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Communist is looking to land body kicks.
Agnarsson tries a low kick but Communist avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Communist.
Some wild striking there from Agnarsson.
The fighters circling - Communist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Communist misses with a body kick.
Agnarsson slips under a jab.
Communist slips a jab from Agnarsson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Communist.
Communist checks a low kick from Agnarsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Communist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Communist there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Agnarsson, right into the meat.
Agnarsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Agnarsson staying out of range there.
Communist looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Agnarsson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Communist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Communist throws a leg kick
letting Agnarsson counter with a right hand.
Proper Communist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Communist chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Agnarsson can pounce on him.
Communist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Agnarsson misses with a looping right.
Communist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarsson misses the target.
Agnarsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Communist blocks a jab.
Agnarsson checks a low kick from Communist.
As Communist backs away, Agnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Agnarsson feints and then cracks Communist's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Communist down.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Jab by Agnarsson.
Communist throws a jab but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
A quick step to the side and Agnarsson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut.
Communist connects with the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Agnarsson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Agnarsson there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Agnarsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Communist.
An inside leg kick lands from Agnarsson.
Communist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Agnarsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A good leg kick by Communist.
Agnarsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Communist tests Agnarsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Agnarsson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Agnarsson misses the target.
Communist dodges the punch combination from Agnarsson.
A shot to the body from Communist misses
and Agnarsson counters with a thumping low kick.
Agnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Agnarsson ducks right into an uppercut from Communist.
Communist takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Agnarsson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Communist fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Arnar Agnarsson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Communist is looking to clinch.
As Communist backs away, Agnarsson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Agnarsson throws a leg kick
and Communist counters with a three punch combo that has Agnarsson backing up. Agnarsson nods at Communist to acknowledge the strikes.
Communist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Agnarsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Communist.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Proper Communist has been cut.
Agnarsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Communist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Agnarsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Agnarsson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Agnarsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Communist to score with a decent uppercut.
Communist lands a body shot.
Agnarsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Communist momentarily.
Agnarsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Communist.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Communist counters with a nice leg kick.
Agnarsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Communist.
Communist blocks the body kick.
Communist digs a good hook to Agnarsson's body.
Communist moves into the clinch successfully.
Communist working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Communist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Agnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Communist has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Agnarsson tries to work over Communist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Communist throws a punch but it's blocked by Agnarsson.
I was talking to Agnarsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Communist swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agnarsson lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Communist fails to land.
Agnarsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Communist.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Agnarsson.
Communist pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Communist fails with an attempt to clinch.
Agnarsson misses with an uppercut
and Communist counters with a head kick. That will keep Agnarsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
Communist looks to land a left hand but Agnarsson moved out of range nicely.
Communist checks a leg kick.
Agnarsson throws a solid leg kick but Communist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Agnarsson.
Agnarsson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Communist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Communist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Communist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Communist takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Communist ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson lands a two punch combo.
Agnarsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Communist manages to avoid it.
Communist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Agnarsson moves away.
Agnarsson misses with a hook. Communist ducked under it nicely.
Communist finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Agnarsson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Agnarsson throws a wild body kick that Communist sees coming a mile off.
Communist wants to slow Agnarsson down by chopping away at his legs.
A big right from Communist misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Communist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Agnarsson.
Communist misses the shot to the body.
Communist takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Agnarsson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Communist was well out of range. Poor timing from Agnarsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Proper Communist will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Proper Communist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Agnarsson throws out a loose jab but Communist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Communist drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Agnarsson scores with a jab to the head.
Communist lands with a nice combination. Agnarsson backs away looking to recover.
Agnarsson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Agnarsson misses with a few strikes there.
Agnarsson works the jab nicely.
Communist throws a low kick, looking for Agnarsson's leg but Agnarsson calmly moves out of range.
Communist ducks under a wild hook from Agnarsson.
Communist is looking to land body kicks.
Agnarsson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Communist lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Agnarsson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Agnarsson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Communist circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Agnarsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Agnarsson misses the shot to the body.
Agnarsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Arnar Agnarsson is winning the standup battle so far.
Agnarsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Communist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agnarsson misses the jab.
Communist is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Agnarsson.
A little feinted left hand from Agnarsson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that misses.
Agnarsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Agnarsson tries a head kick but it misses.
Agnarsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Agnarsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Agnarsson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Communist fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Agnarsson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Communist scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Communist. Agnarsson shrugs it off though.
A swing and a miss from Agnarsson.
Communist wants to counter the offense by Agnarsson and move into the clinch position.
Communist thows a leg kick but Agnarsson checks it
and Agnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Communist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Communist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Agnarsson in his tracks.
Communist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Communist swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Agnarsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Communist darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Agnarsson lands with a shot to the body.
Agnarsson throws a hook to the side of Communist's head but Communist sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Agnarsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Communist.
Agnarsson is looking to counter punch.
Communist tries to clinch but Agnarsson is having none of it.
Agnarsson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Communist back to the ropes. Agnarsson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Communist misses with an uppercut
and Agnarsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Agnarsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Communist looks to land a right hand but Agnarsson moved out of range.
Communist is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Communist avoids the body shot from Agnarsson.
Agnarsson swings for the body but Communist moves out of range.
Agnarsson misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Communist! But no joy.
Agnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Arnar Agnarsson.
I think Agnarsson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight for Arnar Agnarsson!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight for Proper Communist!
The fight ends as a draw!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gerardo Pacheco (ranked 1068 p4p, 112 weight class) and Ronnie McDonald (ranked 1329 p4p, 137 weight class). McDonald has chosen Get Busy Living as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Gerardo Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronnie McDonald!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Arvi Lind and Marco Blurström.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pacheco. Pacheco circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pacheco is looking to clinch.
McDonald throws a body shot but no joy.
A leg kick checked by Pacheco.
A left lands for McDonald.
Pacheco misses with a hook.
Pacheco takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pacheco staying out of range there.
McDonald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pacheco ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pacheco tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. McDonald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pacheco stuffs the takedown.
McDonald tries to score a power double leg takedown but Pacheco sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McDonald somewhat.
McDonald misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pacheco throws the left hand but McDonald avoids the punch easily.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pacheco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ronnie McDonald seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDonald misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacheco closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pacheco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
McDonald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pacheco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pacheco was well out of range. Poor timing from McDonald.
Pacheco steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from McDonald. That one must have hurt.
Nice jab there from Pacheco.
McDonald misses with a right hand
and Pacheco makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McDonald misses with a body kick.
A combination from McDonald does no damage.
McDonald throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pacheco stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pacheco scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacheco misses with a body shot.
Pacheco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonald looks to land a left hand but Pacheco moved out of range nicely.
Pacheco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McDonald misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pacheco.
McDonald is rocked!
Pacheco is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacheco fakes the body blow, causing McDonald to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! McDonald goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gerardo Pacheco!
An out of breath Gerardo Pacheco thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rap Tori (ranked 771 p4p, 82 weight class) and Jackson Bishop (ranked 1149 p4p, 125 weight class). Bishop comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ghetts - Who's Got a Problem? kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jackson Bishop acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rap Tori!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackson Bishop!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tori fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice shot lands for Tori.
Bishop throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tori tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Bishop is in Tori's guard.
Tori keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tori is keeping the position for now.
Bishop got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tori has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bishop has managed to get both his arms back between Tori's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Tori keeps moving.
Bishop passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tori is trying to control Bishop's posture but Bishop avoids it.
Bishop has knee on belly momentarily but Tori bucks him off and regains half guard.
Bishop seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tori is trying to get back to full guard.
Bishop is just content to waste time from the top position. Tori takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bishop looking to sit in guard and control but Tori gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bishop has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tori drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tori jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Rap Tori will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tori throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop is looking to slow Tori down with leg kicks.
Tori keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bishop connects with a solid leg kick.
Tori misses with an uppercut. Bishop saw that one coming.
Bishop loads up on a big right hand but Tori slips the punch.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Bishop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tori moves out of range of the strikes.
Tori bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bishop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tori checks a low kick from Bishop.
Tori with a nice cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop throws a good cross that connects.
Bishop sizes up Tori with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tori throws out a loose jab but Bishop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bishop connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bishop.
Tori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tori lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bishop.
Jackson Bishop seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tori slips under a jab from Bishop.
Tori misses with a low kick.
Tori throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
Bishop fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tori.
A jab from Bishop misses.
Tori throws a big counter combination but Bishop scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tori waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bishop.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bishop walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Tori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bishop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tori.
Tori was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tori checks the leg kick.
Bishop has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bishop shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tori trying to control from the bottom.
Bishop trying to mount his opponent but Tori defends it.
Tori is looking for a sweep. Bishop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tori keeps working.
Tori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tori is trying to control the position but Bishop postures up.
Bishop trying to control the position from guard on top but Tori is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
Tori working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Bishop showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bishop closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tori to the mat! Tori manages to get full guard.
Rap Tori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bishop stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bishop defends well.
Bishop wants to pass the guard but Tori is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bishop trying to control but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bishop must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tori is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Tori.
Tori escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bishop gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tori working for a triangle but Bishop defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bishop seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Bishop pushing down on Tori's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bishop tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tori knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tori looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Bishop comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bishop has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Jackson Bishop!
Jackson Bishop wins by unanimous decision!
Jackson Bishop was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Quân Lê (ranked 247 p4p, 14 weight class) and Takeru Kubota (ranked 308 p4p, 19 weight class). Kubota has chosen Devilman No Uta (1972) as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Quân Lê!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Takeru Kubota!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lê misses with a body kick.
Lê closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lê, right into the meat.
Kubota scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot by Kubota.
Kubota throws a big shot that misses.
Lê closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Kubota lands a nice shot to the body.
Lê misses with the head strike.
Lê scores with a shot to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lê lands a shot to the body.
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
Lê tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kubota's elbow.
Lê lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kubota backwards.
Kubota doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Lê misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kubota tries to work over Lê's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lê definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath Lê's ribcage. Lê let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Lê.
Lê blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota is looking to break free of the clinch but Lê has double underhooks.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Kubota misses with some punches.
Kubota tries to break the clinch but Lê is controlling the position.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lê cracks Kubota with a nice body shot.
Lê can't find room to land a body shot as Kubota controls the action.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Lê throws a punch but it's blocked by Kubota.
Kubota tries to break free but Lê pushes him back against the ropes.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê scores with a hook to the body.
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Lê back against the ropes.
Lê blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
Lê takes a shot to the head.
Kubota tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lê's elbow.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota swings wildly with an uppercut but Lê uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lê lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota digs a right hand underneath Lê's ribcage. Lê let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lê misses with a body punch.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Lê.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Kubota.
Kubota breaks from the clinch.
Kubota throws an off balance right hand
and Kubota takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big left from Lê misses.
Lê throws a leg kick but Kubota moved away.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Kubota throws a looping overhand right but Lê ducks down to avoid it.
Lê uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kubota.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kubota connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kubota misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
Lê throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê closes the distance and pushes Kubota back into the ropes.
Lê misses with a body punch.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Kubota misses with a punch on the inside.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Quân Lê will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kubota takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Kubota throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Lê throws a body shot but no joy.
Kubota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kubota throws a jab when Lê was well out of range.
Kubota misses with a right hand
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kubota shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kubota pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lê scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kubota swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Quân Lê has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kubota working aggressively here.
Lê fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Lê.
Kubota wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lê has him pressed against the ropes.
Kubota softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota prevents a body shot from Lê.
Kubota misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lê lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Kubota on the inside.
Kubota fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lê blocks a body shot from Kubota.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê has Kubota pressed against the ropes, preventing Kubota from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kubota lands a body shot.
Kubota blocks a body shot from Lê.
A head punch on the inside from Kubota fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kubota.
Lê blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Lê.
Kubota tries to throw a body punch but Lê avoids it by throwing Kubota back against the ropes.
Lê lands a left hand.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota pushes Lê back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kubota blocking some punches.
Kubota lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lê backwards.
Kubota throws a punch but it's blocked by Lê.
Kubota lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lê struggles to land a body shot inside as Kubota controls his hands.
Kubota misses with a body punch.
Lê misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kubota gets through Lê's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kubota misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lê blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kubota throws a head punch that misses.
Kubota blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kubota.
Quân Lê has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lê tries to throw a body punch but Kubota avoids it by throwing Lê back against the ropes.
Lê working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kubota misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kubota breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lê bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kubota's head.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê throws a chopping leg kick but Kubota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lê throws a front kick aimed at Kubota's knee but Kubota avoids it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lê throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lê tests Kubota's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kubota loads up on a big right hand but Lê slips the punch.
Kubota waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lê.
Lê finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lê throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Lê checks a leg kick.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
A little jabbing left from Kubota on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lê moves out of range of the leg kick from Kubota.
Lê tries to clinch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lê lands a lovely overhand right.
Lê throws a hook but Kubota avoids it easily.
Kubota throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lê.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lê.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Lê's belly button to the back.
Kubota has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kubota there as he acknowledges the shot.
A lazy left from Kubota finds it's target.
Kubota misses with a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kubota 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kubota connects with a single shot there.
Lê keeps Kubota at a distance using the push kick.
Lê misses with a low kick.
Lê connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kubota avoids the body shot from Lê.
Kubota scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kubota.
A counter left hand to the body from Lê misses its target.
Lê blocks a head kick by Kubota.
Lê ducks right into an uppercut from Kubota.
Takeru Kubota seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kubota shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lê throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kubota misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws the left hand but Lê avoids the punch easily.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kubota fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
Lê staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kubota.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lê checks a leg kick.
Kubota looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kubota throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lê misses with an uppercut.
Kubota throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kubota throws a solid leg kick but Lê takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kubota.
Lê thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lê misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kubota throws out a counter right but Lê avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kubota slips under a jab.
Kubota attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lê throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lê throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kubota counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kubota jabs Lê right on the nose. Lê blinks but takes it well.
Lê cracks Kubota with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
A cross from Lê lands.
Kubota keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lê.
Lê lands a jab to the nose.
Lê avoids the head kick by Kubota.
Lê blocks a low kick nicely.
Lê bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lê appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kubota wants to land a leg kick but Lê is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kubota throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kubota swats away the attempt to clinch by Lê.
Lê uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kubota has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Quân Lê did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Lê's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Jab by Kubota.
Lê checks a low kick from Kubota.
Lê misses the jab.
Kubota tried to score with a low kick but Lê checks it.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kubota takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Kubota misses with a body shot.
Lê throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lê moves out of range as Kubota strikes.
A big right from Lê misses.
Lê tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Kubota manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Kubota was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kubota throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lê lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kubota takes a step back to recover.
Kubota throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lê sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lê - that will leave a mark!
Lê lands with a shot to the body.
Kubota's corner calls for a 1-2. Kubota obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kubota slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Kubota releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kubota.
Crunch! Lê slams his shin into Kubota's torso.
Kubota connects with a body shot.
Kubota scores with a head kick. Lê tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lê looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kubota with a nice cross.
Kubota bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kubota shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kubota on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lê. Lê obviously looking to wear him down.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lê moves out of range of the strikes.
Kubota lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Lê as he connects with a hook.
Lê delivers a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lê ducks under a wild hook from Kubota.
Lê moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Kubota.
Kubota blocks the body kick.
Kubota has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lê.
A left lands for Kubota.
Kubota throws a chopping leg kick but Lê manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lê.
Kubota counters with a body kick.
Lê throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kubota on the side of the head.
Lê on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kubota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kubota clobbers Lê with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kubota throws a hook but Lê avoids it easily.
Kubota connects with a body shot that sends Lê's belly button to the back.
Kubota blocks a jab.
Kubota throws a push kick but Lê slaps the foot to one side.
Lê takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lê misses with a body kick.
Kubota misses with a low kick.
It looked like Lê wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lê throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lê looks to land a left hand but Kubota moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Kubota finds it's way through Lê's defenses.
Kubota slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Kubota misses the target.
Lê scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kubota misses with a hook to the body
and Lê connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Takeru Kubota will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Kubota crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lê - the referee stops the clock and Kubota gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lê. Kubota manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lê lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lê throws out a loose jab but Kubota uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kubota fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lê manages to avoid it.
Kubota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lê works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lê misses the shot to the body.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Lê misses with a two punch combination.
Kubota takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lê misses with a body shot.
Kubota chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lê can pounce on him.
Lê walks into a straight right hand from Kubota.
Kubota throws a leg kick but Lê checks it.
Lê lands with a nice body kick.
Lê has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kubota.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kubota throws a body shot but no joy.
Lê throws a quick counter kick to the body but Kubota avoids it.
Kubota misses with a head kick.
Lê throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota throws a hook but Lê blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lê tries to bum rush Kubota with a series of wild strikes but Kubota uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lê throws a shot from downtown. Kubota moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Lê misses.
A clash of legs there as Kubota blocks the low kick.
Kubota takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice defenses there by Lê.
Kubota throws a jab but it's blocked by Lê.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kubota. Lê does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lê doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kubota.
A head kick by Kubota misses
and Lê counters with a thumping low kick.
Lê defending well as Kubota loads up on a big left hand.
Kubota gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lê throws a body punch but Kubota moves out of range.
Kubota checks a leg kick nicely.
Lê throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lê wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kubota throws a sloppy head kick and Lê moves out of range easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kubota.
Lê was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kubota is looking to slow Lê down with leg kicks.
Lê throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kubota's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lê misses with a kick to the body
and Kubota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kubota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lê throws out the jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lê.
Lê missing with a left hand there. Kubota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kubota misses with a body shot
and Lê counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kubota throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lê throws a hook but Kubota blocks it.
Kubota takes a swing at Lê's ribcage but misses.
Lê connects with a body shot.
Kubota ducks under a wild hook from Lê.
Kubota scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lê pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A left lands for Lê.
And that's the end of the fight!
Quân Lê showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lê has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight for Takeru Kubota!
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Quân Lê!
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight as a draw!
The fight ends as a draw!
Quân Lê retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Bolleke (ranked 536 p4p, 76 weight class) and Stephen Campbell (ranked 390 p4p, 53 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Bolleke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Campbell misses
and Bolleke counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Bolleke as he connects with a hook.
Bolleke instigates a clinch.
Campbell has clasped his hands together around Bolleke's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Campbell is looking to take a break and control but Bolleke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Campbell throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bolleke works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bolleke blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Bolleke slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bolleke looking for a sweep. Not yet Bolleke, not yet.
Campbell working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but Campbell pushes his legs off easily.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Campbell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Campbell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Campbell trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
Bolleke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bolleke wants to sweep here but Campbell controlling him for the moment.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bolleke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Campbell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Bolleke is keeping the position.
Bolleke has his foot on Campbell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Campbell works his way back into a safe position though.
Bolleke working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Campbell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bolleke keeping moving, preventing Campbell from controlling successfully.
Bolleke is looking for a triangle but Campbell pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell trying to control but Bolleke is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Campbell will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bolleke misses with a hook
and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control.
Stephen Campbell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bolleke tries to buck Campbell off but Campbell is having none of it.
Campbell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Campbell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Campbell lands a decent elbow from side control.
Campbell tries to score with some ground and pound. Bolleke controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Bolleke is trying to improve his position.
Campbell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bolleke manages to get back to half guard.
Bolleke looking for submissions off his back.
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Bolleke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bolleke manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Campbell lands a couple of digs.
Campbell postures up in Bolleke's guard and throws a big left but Bolleke blocks it.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell postures up and lands a big shot to Bolleke's brow.
Campbell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bolleke dives on top into guard.
Bolleke postures up.
Campbell wants to sweep but no luck.
Bolleke trying to control the position from guard on top but Campbell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke lands a couple of elbows.
Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke wants to control from the top but Campbell keeps moving.
Bolleke is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Campbell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Bolleke scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Campbell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bolleke throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Bolleke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campbell.
Thomas Bolleke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Campbell shakes it off.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Bolleke seems unphased.
Bolleke throws a hook but Campbell blocks it.
Bolleke takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bolleke looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Campbell moves away from the strike by Bolleke.
Bolleke moves in looking to clinch but Campbell pushes him off.
Campbell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Campbell slips a straight right by Bolleke.
Campbell only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell tightens his grip and picks Bolleke up, before dumping him to the ground. Bolleke manages to land in guard.
Bolleke working a defensive guard here.
Bolleke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campbell is working Bolleke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bolleke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Campbell defends it easily.
Campbell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Stephen Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bolleke throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Campbell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bolleke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bolleke being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campbell's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Campbell with a nice head shot there.
Bolleke looking for a guillotine here but Campbell defends easily.
Bolleke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Campbell is aware though and is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Campbell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight for Stephen Campbell!
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Stephen Campbell!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Stephen Campbell!
Stephen Campbell wins by unanimous decision!
Stephen Campbell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Do Ho Joy (ranked 301 p4p, 40 weight class) and Cayden Cadman (ranked 673 p4p, 86 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Ho Joy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Cadman !
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cadman lands a nice looking body shot.
Ho Joy throws a head kick but Cadman moves out of range.
Ho Joy throws a combination. Cadman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Cayden Cadman has been cut.
Ho Joy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ho Joy moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cadman scores with the left hand. Ho Joy knows he should have avoided that one.
Cadman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ho Joy.
A jab from Cadman misses.
Ho Joy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cadman counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho Joy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ho Joy throws a sloppy head kick and Cadman moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho Joy has Cadman up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cadman blocks an uppercut.
Cadman misses with the head strike.
Cadman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ho Joy is trying to maintain a safe position but Cadman gets an underhook and turns Ho Joy into the ropes.
Ho Joy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cadman struggles to land a body shot inside as Ho Joy controls his hands.
Ho Joy has a couple of punches blocked by Cadman .
Cadman trying to stall but Ho Joy improves his position.
Ho Joy taking a breather.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cadman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cadman blocks a head kick by Ho Joy.
Nice defenses there by Cadman .
It seemed like Cadman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ho Joy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cadman feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ho Joy sprawling to the canvas! Ho Joy rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cadman finish him?!
Ho Joy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ho Joy misses with a leg kick
and Cadman counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Cadman !
Cayden Cadman is the new lightweight champion!
As Cayden Cadman got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I am the face of the division, and after this win I want Escobar #NEWERA #Cadmantime '.
Do Ho Joy spoke after the fight, saying 'It is not important to be better then someone else, but to be better then yesterday. Jigoro Kano'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pave Hunt (ranked 261 p4p, 36 weight class) and George Salvador (ranked 485 p4p, 67 weight class). Hunt comes to the ring accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Eat You Alive. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Pave Hunt!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, George Salvador!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Roosa Järviläinen and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvador chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hunt tries a head kick but it misses.
Salvador has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Salvador counters with a straight right hand.
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Salvador counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunt scores with a sloppy right hand. Salvador should have avoided that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Salvador - that will leave a mark!
Hunt throws the left hand but Salvador avoids the punch easily.
Hunt pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunt throws a head kick that Salvador semi-blocks.
Hunt fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Salvador misses the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt misses with a straight left.
Salvador checks a leg kick nicely.
Salvador scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Pave Hunt has been cut.
Salvador thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Salvador lands a leg kick that knocks Hunt off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt throws a shot from downtown. Salvador moves away and avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Salvador, right into the meat.
Salvador throws a sloppy head kick and Hunt moves out of range easily.
Hunt jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pave Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt throws a head kick that misses.
Hunt takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Salvador stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Salvador feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hunts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A punch lands to the side of Salvador 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Salvador tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Salvador.
Hunt misses with an uppercut. Salvador saw that one coming.
Salvador ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Salvador's head but Salvador sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good exchange - Salvador coming out on top.
Hunt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Salvador keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Salvador ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Salvador does no damage.
Salvador scores with a hook.
Hunt is rocked!
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Salvador.
Hunt throws a sloppy head kick and Salvador moves out of range easily.
Salvador wants to counter the offense by Hunt and move into the clinch position.
An inside leg kick from Salvador misses.
Hunt changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Salvador.
Salvador tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Salvador.
Salvador moves out of range as Hunt throws a body kick.
Salvador defending well as Hunt loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Salvador throws a right and a left that Hunt avoids nicely.
Hunt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunt takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt throws a poor cross that misses
and Salvador counters with a stiff right hand.
Salvador throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Salvador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pave Hunt's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Salvador connects with an inside leg kick.
Salvador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Salvador throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Salvador fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hunt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hunt swings for the body but Salvador moves out of range.
Hunt throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Salvador moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oh Hunt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt throws a leg kick
and Salvador counters with a huge right that knocks Hunt out cold! Salvador is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). George Salvador!
George Salvador is the new middleweight champion!
George Salvador was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
The defeated Pave Hunt had this to say: 'I am focusing on nobody but myself'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Twborg (ranked 289 p4p, 47 weight class) and Bill Shorton (ranked 750 p4p, 98 weight class). Twborg comes to the ring accompanied by Problem - Say That Then ft. Glasses Malone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Twborg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Bill Shorton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Twborg. Shorton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shorton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shorton tries to counter by closing the distance.
Shorton staying out of range there.
Twborg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Twborg throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Shorton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shorton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Twborg is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shorton.
Twborg seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shorton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Twborg throws a predictable looking body shot
and Shorton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Twborg throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shorton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Shorton lands a nice hook to Twborg's body. Twborg takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Shorton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Twborg misses with the body kick
and Shorton counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shorton. Twborg does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Twborg cracks Shorton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shorton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Twborg finish him?
Twborg connects with a leg kick. Shorton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shorton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Shorton blocks a head kick by Twborg.
A shot to the body from Twborg misses
and Shorton counters with a straight right hand.
Twborg cracks Shorton with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shorton looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Twborg finish him?
Shorton is rocked!
Twborg lands a right hook to the body.
Shorton is still on wobbly legs! Can Twborg finish him?
Shorton looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Twborg and Shorton are patiently standing in front of each other looking for an opening. Twborg throws a head kick. It's landed, knocking Shorton into next week! Ooooh that was huge! Twborg knows it - he's on the ropes flexing is biceps. That's a bit weird considering he won by kick but whatever.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Johnny Twborg!
Johnny Twborg bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Bill Shorton stepped up to the mic, saying 'I HOPE YOU STUB YOUR DAMN TOE AND FALL UP THE STAIRS. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Howlin Wolf (ranked 108 p4p, 16 weight class) and Christophe Dupree (ranked 217 p4p, 34 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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244 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Howlin Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christophe Dupree!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Anni Minnemäki and Johanna Lukiainen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Wolf.
Dupree moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dupree on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dupree throws a poor cross that misses
and Wolf counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wolf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
Wolf scores with a nice head shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Wolf.
Wolf lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wolf.
Wolf looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf takes a swing at Dupree's ribcage but misses.
Dupree listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Howlin Wolf has been cut.
Dupree slips under a jab from Wolf.
Dupree looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wolf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dupree under the eye.
Christophe Dupree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Dupree throws a hook but Wolf avoids it easily.
Dupree tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wolf has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Wolf keeps control of Dupree as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Wolf swings wildly with an uppercut but Dupree uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dupree has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dupree is trying to break the clinch but Wolf has him pressed against the ropes.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Wolf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf is looking for a takedown.
Wolf managing to block the knees to the body from Dupree.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Dupree wants to break free but Wolf has control.
Dupree wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dupree pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dupree lands a nice shot that snaps Wolf's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dupree walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wolf tries a low kick but Dupree avoids it.
Wolf misses with a hook. Dupree ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howlin Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Howlin Wolf's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dupree swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Wolf.
A punch combination from Wolf misses.
Dupree flicks out a counter leg kick but Wolf steps away.
An inside leg kick lands from Dupree.
Dupree fakes the leg kick and cracks Wolf in the body.
Wolf wants to clinch.
Dupree gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wolf to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Dupree is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolf trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dupree is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wolf is controlling him.
Dupree utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wolf is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dupree can do to turn this around?
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dupree is looking to stand up but Wolf isn't so interested in that idea.
Wolf postures up in Dupree's guard and throws a big left but Dupree blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dupree avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wolf throws an elbow that misses. Dupree uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wolf's guard. Nice move by Dupree!
Dupree tries to stand but Wolf is controlling from the bottom.
Wolf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Wolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howlin Wolf dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Howlin Wolf's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Dupree.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dupree.
Dupree working hard to break the clinch.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Dupree lands a nice shot to the body.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Dupree wants to break free but Wolf has control.
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dupree blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dupree blocks an uppercut.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Dupree blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf misses with the head strike.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Dupree.
Dupree is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Wolf fails to land.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf lands a hook that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dupree backwards.
Dupree escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wolf wants to clinch.
Wolf scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dupree in his tracks.
Wolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dupree throws out the jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dupree swings wildly with an uppercut but Wolf uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wolf misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Howlin Wolf clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Howlin Wolf's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dupree moves forwards but Wolf connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wolf wants to clinch but Dupree slips to the side
and Dupree counters with a nice body kick.
Dupree lands a big head kick that sends Wolf tumbling to the mat! Dupree takes a step backwards and waves Wolf back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wolf moves out of range as Dupree strikes.
Wolf slips a straight right by Dupree.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dupree explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Dupree lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Wolf head around and knocks him out cold! Dupree hops onto the ropes and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Christophe Dupree!
Christophe Dupree is the new heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Christophe Dupree took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'In war, you win or lose, live or die - and the difference is just an head kick'.
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